Lenovo 6393, 6395, 6394, 6397, 6396 manual Completing important tasks, Updating your operating system

installation is complete, refer to the Access Help online help system to learn more about your computer. See “AccessHelp” on page 42 for instructions on how to open the online help system.

Note: Some models might have a multilingual version of Microsoft® Windows® operating system preinstalled. If your computer has the multilingual version, you will be prompted to choose a language during the installation process.

Completing important tasks

After you have set up your computer, perform the following tasks:

vCreate a diagnostic CD image, diagnostic diskettes, or rescue media. Diagnostic programs are used to test hardware components of your computer and report operating-system-controlled settings that can cause hardware failures. Making a diagnostic CD image, diagnostic diskettes, or rescue media ahead of time assures that you will be able to run diagnostics if the Rescue and Recovery workspace becomes inaccessible. For more information, see “PC-Doctorfor DOS” on page 27, “PC-Doctorfor Windows PE” on page 29, and “Creatingand using rescue media” on page 36.

vRecord your computer machine type, model, and serial number. If you need service or technical support, you will probably be asked for this information. For further information, refer to the safety and warranty information that is provided with your computer.

Updating your operating system

Microsoft makes updates available for various operating systems through the Microsoft Windows Update Web site. The Web site automatically determines what Windows updates are available for your specific computer and lists those updates only. Updates could include security fixes, new versions of Windows components (such as media player), fixes to other portions of the Windows operating system, or enhancements.

For more information about updating your operating system, refer to the Access Help online help system . See “AccessHelp” on page 42 for instructions on how to open the online help system.

Installing other operating systems

If you install your own operating system, follow the instructions that come with your operating system CDs or diskettes. Remember to install all device drivers after you install your operating system. Installation instructions are usually provided with the device drivers.

The DOS Proof of Entitlement that was included with your computer provides information required to receive a copy of DOS. Mail the Proof of Entitlement form to receive your copy of IBM PC DOS. The form requires the following information: your contact information; computer machine type and model; computer serial number; copy of purchase receipt.

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